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  • September 26, 2019 | People
    Greensfelder Appoints Kevin McLaughlin as President/CEO Elect

    Greensfelder, Hemker & Gale, P.C. has announced the appointment of Kevin T. McLaughlin as the firm’s next president and chief executive officer, effective Feb. 1, 2020.

    McLaughlin has been appointed to the role following the passing of former Greensfelder chief executive officer Timothy R. Thornton in June 2019. Since then, Greensfelder officer John W. Dillane has served as interim CEO. McLaughlin will work closely with Dillane over the next several months to ensure a smooth transition of leadership responsibility. 

  • September 23, 2019 | People
    The Law Office of Carol J. Grier, Ltd. Merges With Lucas Law to Better Serve Clients

    Joseph M. Lucas is an accomplished attorney with more than 35 years of experience. He has helped his clients resolve personal, financial, and legal matters. Joseph received his bachelor’s degree from Villanova University and his Juris Doctor from the Saint Louis University School of Law.

    The attorneys at Lucas Law have more than 30 years of legal experience. They are seasoned in resolving complex legal cases by obtaining favorable verdicts in many civil trials and negotiating positive outcomes for their clients.

  • September 20, 2019 | People
    David Thies Recognized for Service to ISBA’s Trusts and Estates Section Council

    Attorney David Thies recently received a past chair plaque from Susan Bart for his service to the ISBA’s Trusts and Estates Section Council.

  • September 20, 2019 | People
    Illinois Supreme Court Hears Oral Arguments at Lewis & Clark Community College in Godfrey

    The Illinois Supreme Court heard oral arguments on Sept. 18 at Lewis & Clark Community College in Godfrey.

    The arguments at Lewis & Clark Community College were the court’s first road trip since March 15, 2018, when arguments were heard at the University of Illinois at Urbana–Champaign.

  • September 19, 2019 | People
    Lavelle Law Assists Firms with Mergers and Acquisitions

    Lavelle Law, the Schaumburg-based law firm founded in 1989, has announced an expansion of its business law practice group that focuses on mergers and acquisitions.

    Lavelle has dedicated practice groups in banking, employment, bankruptcy, litigation and tax law, so the firm can utilize attorneys with extensive experience in each area to minimize risk and ensure that all aspects of the deal are covered.

  • September 18, 2019 | People
    Drumke Appointed Chair of ABA Cannabis Committee, Named Co-Chair of ABA Cannabis Program

    Swanson, Martin & Bell, LLP partner Michael W. Drumke has been named chair of the Cannabis Law and Policy Committee of the Tort Trial and Insurance Practice Section (TIPS) of American Bar Association (ABA) for a one-year term.

    Drumke’s practice focuses on complex business litigation matters, including toxic tort, product liability, pharmaceutical, class action and commercial litigation. He serves as national trial counsel in mass tort litigation across the country and has served as national coordinating counsel for manufacturers in asbestos-related litigation and lead counsel for several premises owners named in toxic tort litigation in the midwest. He has represented clients in Illinois, Wisconsin, Indiana, Missouri, Michigan, Texas, New York, Connecticut, Rhode Island, New Jersey, Alabama, Washington, Oregon, California, Mississippi, Massachusetts, Louisiana, Pennsylvania, Ohio, Maryland, Delaware, and the U.S. Virgin Islands.

  • September 13, 2019 | People
    Justinian Society of Lawyers Host Annual Installation Dinner

    The Justinian Society of Lawyers hosted their annual installation dinner on Sept. 12 at the Palmer House Hilton in Chicago.

    ISBA President Elect Dennis Orsey and ISBA Second Vice President Anna Krolikowska attended the event, where they congratulated Natalie Petric on becoming the Justinian Society's new president.

  • September 12, 2019 | People
    Howard & Howard Continues Expansion of Chicago Office

    Howard & Howard recently welcomed Christopher A. Cali. Expanding the firm’s corporate and business litigation practices, he will practice out of the Chicago office.

    Cali has a combined fifteen years of experience in the real estate industry as a managing real estate broker and attorney. He provides real world, practical solutions to his clients on a variety of real estate matters, including sales and acquisitions, leasing, eviction, landlord/tenant dispute resolution, and condominium formations and deconversions. Cali also acts a real estate co-counsel on litigation matters, including evictions, partitions, actions to quiet title, and breach of contract. 

  • September 12, 2019 | People
    Greensfelder Chicago Attorney Susan Meyer Promoted to Officer

    Greensfelder, Hemker & Gale, P.C., announced that Susan Meyer, an attorney in the firm’s Chicago office and leader of the Trademark, Copyright, Media, and Advertising group, has been promoted to officer, effective Sept. 9.

    Meyer joined Greensfelder in June 2017 as a member of the Intellectual Property and Franchising & Distribution groups, advising businesses in the areas of intellectual property, franchising, and distribution. She represents companies in the United States and internationally in every stage of development. In addition to her work involving intellectual property prosecutions, licensing, and dispute resolution, Ms. Meyer has extensive experience in trademark law, representing clients before the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board and federal courts. She also works with franchisors on compliance issues and serves as outside general counsel for businesses on general business matters.

  • September 4, 2019 | People
    David M. Lynch 1947-2019

    David McLaughlin Lynch, 71, of Dunlap, died on Friday, Aug. 27, 2019.

    David was born on Oct. 31, 1947, in Dunlap, to William and Patricia Lynch. A graduate of Richwoods High School, David went on to graduate from Monmouth College. David was a U.S. Army veteran and served during the Vietnam War. David then obtained his Juris Doctorate at the University of Illinois. He began his own law firm, Lynch & Bloom, and was a practicing attorney for over 40 years.